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Fleas don't like coffee,which is something you can use against them in the fight to keep Fido flea-free. And before you start imagining Fido turning into a latte-sipping canine, this is about external usage of coffee, not consumption! (See "Warnings" below concerning the toxicity of caffeine ingested by dogs.) Here is what to do.

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"Again, as much info as possible to arm myself with safe and effective strategies for Lilybell. Thank you!"

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Updated: March 29, 2019

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Leslie Kazzimir

May 28, 2017

"Heard this on Channel 8 News in Portland, Ore but wanted to check it out first. I'm looking for a more natural way to get rid of fleas so I do not have to use a pesticide on my little girl. I am going to try it today!"..." more

Leslie Kazzimir

May 28, 2017

"Again, as much info as possible to arm myself with safe and effective strategies for Lilybell. Thank you!"